Public Star Party at Covington Community Park

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• JUN

  16

  Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead Star Party

  Sat at 09:00 PM

  SAS Members Only

  Always scheduled on the closest Saturday to the New Moon, our next Members-only Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead Star Party will be held on Saturday, June 16, from 9:45 P.M. to 11:55 P.M. Join us as we look up and enjoy the evening sky. We stargaze at the Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead parking lot to the southwest of Snoqualmie Point Park. All vehicles must display a valid Discover Pass. Updated June 15th: To give visual observers better night vision adaption and astroimagers better ... more

  almost 6 years ago
  

  Reminder —

  Updated times and rules reminder for the Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead Star Party on June 16th.

  To give visual observers better night vision adaption and astroimagers better data collection conditions we must all do better at limiting light in the park. Therefore, we are going to close the park gate at 9:45 pm and keep the gate closed until 12:00 midnight. If you arrive after 9:45, you must park outside the gate. If you wish to leave before midnight, you must park outside the gate.

  A valid Washington State Discover Pass must be displayed to park inside the gate.

  To preserve visual observers’ night vision, your computer screens, tablets and phones must have a red/amber cover. Laser pointers are not allowed as they can negatively impact astrophotography. All interior car lights should be off or covered.

  To minimize light impact on the astronomers who enjoy staying past midnight, when you first arrive, back into a parking space or park where you can pull out straight ahead. This will help limit the amount of light your car will create when you leave at midnight.

  If you are leaving at midnight, please use only red light as you pack up your gear. Be ready to leave at midnight. We will open the gate from 12:00 to 12:10 and then reclose the gate. This will minimize the light impact on those staying in the park.

  Thanks for your cooperation and courtesy to your fellow association members.

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• Next Star Party

• JUN

  23

  Public Star Party in Kent, GRNRA

  Sat at 09:00 PM

  Open to Public

  Area astronomers team up with Kent Parks at the Green River Natural Resource Area (GRNRA) to provide telescopes for an evening of public star gazing. June night sky views include the 1st quarter moon, planets, stars and constellations. Meet for monthly star parties at the small parking lot on the west side of the Green River Natural Resource Area, 22209 Russell Road, Kent, WA 98032 Dress wamly. Bring a dim, red flashlight. Print and bring a copy of the latest, monthly Skymap from ... more

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